For months (maybe even years), it has been assumed that Bayern Munich legend and FC Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski would head to MLS when his time in Catalonia ends.
More and more, it seems like the
Polish Hitman is entering his final months with Barca and the latest information indicates that he could retire. Sport compiled this information indicating the the 37-year-old really might be ready to walk away:
Robert Lewandowski has entered that intimate territory where legendary goalscorers choose how they want the last chapter to be written. His contract expires at the end of 2025-26 – June 2026 – and today, as La Posesión has learned, his compass points first to Barcelona. He and his family feel at home. So much so, that the idea of moving to an exotic league in exchange for a huge check, through Arabia, does not move the needle. Her priority is to continue living here. And, if possible, to continue playing here.
The paradox is that the calendar is running and Barça have not yet made a decision. In the offices two photographs coexist. The first: a striker who responds. He has had “five little moments” as a starter – dosed management, they say – and has seven goals, the team’s top scorer ahead of profiles such as Fermín, Ferran Torres or Marco Urgancho. The second: a salary plan that, if Lewandowski were to leave in June, would open up space to incorporate a ‘9’ for the future. Football and economics, you know, with the calculator always at hand.
There is the twist that many did not expect: retirement is no longer a taboo. If he can’t continue at Barça and no external proposal fulfills him – in sporting and family matters – hanging up his boots is a real scenario. It is not a pose or a campaign; It is the conclusion of those who measure wear and tear honestly and weigh legacy, body and ambition.
Lewandowski, though, is not going to jump to any hasty decisions:
He said it in his last appearance: we will have to wait, listen to the body, read the season, see where his goals fall. Behind closed doors, what his camps indicates is coherent: continuing in Barcelona is the preferred route, Arabia does not make him fall in love with it and another adventure in Europe would only gain weight if the project allows him to really compete and his family to maintain the stability they have found here.
Father Time comes for us all and Lewandowski is no different. It was reported for years that he would have wanted to move to Los Angeles and play for MLS. But what would be the point? Heavy traffic, scorching heat, and he would not even eat In-N-Out anyway.
Maybe the Polish legend will make it Europe or bust, but either way, he will undoubtedly go on his own terms.
Bayern Munich sputtered into the international break with a 2-2 draw against Union Berlin.
While it was tough watch at times, there is no reason to panic…right? Right?
Right — and let’s talk about why, plus more on the next edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:
- The aftermath of Bayern Munich’s 2-2 draw with Union Berlin. How are fans feeling? Did Vincent Kompany go to the well one too many times? Was the team tired, uninspired, or both?
- Do Bayern Munich fans appreciate just how good Joshua Kimmich is?
- Dayot Upamecano is getting more suitors (Manchester United, Inter Milan, Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid) and things are not progressing with Bayern Munich. Are the obstacles too much to overcome? Should they be?
- Would Ibrahima Konaté be a good successor if Upamecano leaves?
- Jamal Musiala could take a little longer to get back.
